The Ambulance Chaser": Lou Diamond Phillips to Direct and Star in Legal Thriller Based on Brian Cuban's Novel
Lou Diamond Phillips, Vice President of the Academy's Actors Branch, is set to direct and star in the legal thriller "The Ambulance Chaser," based on Brian Cuban's novel. The film, set in Atlanta and produced by Autumn Bailey-Ford, will feature cinematographer Alan Caudillo and production designer Wynn Thomas. Executive producers include Jeff Baker, David DeLugas, and Roshown McLeod.
The story follows Atlanta attorney Jason Fredricks, whose life takes a dark turn when human skeletal remains linked to his past resurface. As a "person of interest" in an old murder case, Fredricks must navigate a web of detectives, his District Attorney ex-wife, and his law practice while trying to clear his name and protect his son.
"The Ambulance Chaser" is planned as the first part of a trilogy, with financing still in progress and no start date confirmed. Lou Diamond Phillips expressed his excitement for the film, citing influences from Grisham legal thrillers and Stephen King's storytelling. Brian Cuban shared his enthusiasm for seeing his raw and real story come to life on screen, highlighting the collaboration with Phillips and Bailey-Ford.
With a blend of suspense, drama, and a touch of Atlanta's character, "The Ambulance Chaser" promises to captivate audiences with its intensity and humanity, brought to life by a talented creative team.